Improvement in horse-muzzles



Pf P. SHUMAKER. Horse-Muzzles.

No. 215,172. 'Pa'fented May 6,1879;

11v VENTOR UNITED STATES PATENT OEEIcE.

PETER F. SHUMAKER, OF VERMILLIONVILLE, LOUISIANA.

IMPROVEMENT lN HORSE-MUZZLES.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 215,172, dated May 6,1879; application filed March 15, 1879.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1, PETER F. S'HUMAKER, of Vermillionville, in theparish of La Fayette and State of Louisiana, have invented certain newand useful Improvements in Horse- Muzzles; and I do hereby declare thatthe following is a full, clear, and exact description of theconstruction and operation of the same, reference being bad to theannexed drawing, making a part of this specification, and to the lettersand figures of reference marked thereon.

The figure of the drawing is a representation of a perspective of myhorse-muzzle.

My invention relates to a novel construction of muzzles for horses; andthe novelty consists in the construction of parts out of a single pieceof wire, as will be more fully hereinafter set forth.

In carrying out my invention I employ a suitable form which will givethe proper shape and size to the device, and upon this form I make themuzzle by twisting, knitting, or interlocking the single piece of wirewith and upon itself, as shown. A stout upper edge is provided bytwisting the Wire, and ears or fastening parts are made by bending thisupper edge, as shown.

Referring to the drawing, A represents the body of the muzzle; B, theupper edge, and C the ears, made of a single piece of wire, as shown.

I claim- As an improved article of manufacture, the horse-muzzledescribed, formed of a single piece of wire into body A, supporting-edgeB, and ears 0, as and for the purpose described.

In testimony that I claim the above I have hereunto subscribed my namein the presence of two witnesses.

PETER FRANKLIN SHUMAKER.

Witnesses:

A. M. MARTIN, WM. CAMPBELL, Jr.

